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Veterinary Technician Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$44,790/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.53/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
890
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,573 #21 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in New Mexico, explained

Veterinary technicians in New Mexico earn a median of $44,790 per year ($21.53 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $31,350, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $56,870. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $44,790 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $44,790 is worth about $48,573 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #21 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$31,350
$15.07/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$44,790
$21.53/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$56,870
$27.34/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $44,790 $48,573
Colorado $49,650 $48,180 −$4,860
Arizona $46,300 $45,989 −$1,510
Utah $40,560 $41,026 +$4,230
Texas $39,410 $40,605 +$5,380
Oklahoma $39,100 $44,511 +$5,690

Veterinary Technician in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in New Mexico?

Veterinary technicians in New Mexico earn a median of $44,790 per year ($21.53 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay veterinary technicians well?

At $44,790, New Mexico pays 5% below the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 890 work in the state.

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